Professor Sir Mark Caulfield has been awarded a medal by the Embassy of the State of Kuwait in recognition of his contributions to UK–Kuwait relations and his leadership in medical science.
The award is part of a series of 125 medals being presented by the Kuwaiti Cultural Office to mark 125 years of diplomatic relations between the United Kingdom and Kuwait. The honours recognise individuals across the UK who have played a significant role in strengthening bilateral ties.
Sir Mark, Vice-Principal (Health) at Queen Mary University of London, received the medal at a ceremony held on the University’s Charterhouse Square campus. He has been a key figure in developing and deepening Queen Mary’s partnership with Kuwait, supporting the recruitment of Kuwaiti students and fostering collaborative initiatives to address global health and research challenges.
Queen Mary is home to a diverse international community, with students from more than 170 countries. In the 2025/26 academic year, the University enrolled 250 students from Kuwait—the highest number to date—most of whom are studying within the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry.
Professor Sir Mark Caulfield said:
“I am deeply honoured to receive one of the 125 medals from the Kuwaiti Cultural Office, marking 125 years of relations between the UK and Kuwait. Queen Mary is really proud to have an enduring educational partnership with the Government and the people of Kuwait. Through this partnership, we are creating together a skilled workforce for tomorrow in medicine, dentistry and science."
Dr Abdullah Almeshal, Cultural Counsellor and Head of Office at the Kuwait Embassy’s Cultural Office, said:
“The Embassy of the State of Kuwait represented by the Kuwait Cultural Office presented a limited-edition medal commemorating 125 years of UK–Kuwait bilateral relations to Sir Mark Caulfield of Queen Mary University of London.
The award recognises Sir Mark’s leadership in facilitating the partnership and overcoming challenges to academic collaboration. Only 125 medals were issued, symbolising each year of enduring friendship and cooperation between Kuwait and the United Kingdom.” Photo by qmul.ac.uk.